“[To her frequently needed plumber:] How would you like to be adopted? I'm sure it would be cheaper.”
Quote by Mary Roberts Rinehart
Author
Mary Roberts Rinehart
Mary Roberts Rinehart was an American writer known for her suspense novels. She is considered a pioneer in the genre of detective fiction and is often referred to as the 'Mother of Detective Fiction'. more
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